Beat of the Bard

A lesson dedicated to learning the fundamentals of major scales on the piano, beginning with pentatonic scales. Contains an interactive multi-page mini booklet with keyboard coloring, staff notation trace-and-write, and fingering guides.

A first-week music lesson that scaffolds decoding names into rhythmic patterns. Students map syllables to quarter notes (Ta) and eighth notes (Ti-Ti) to create a collective classroom rhythm groove.

An engaging guitar lesson focused on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son', introducing intermediate rock strumming patterns, chord transitions (G, F, C, D), and visual lyric tracking.

An exploration of nineteenth-century Portsmouth shipyards through historical sea shanteys, teaching upper elementary students about rhythm, labor history, and call-and-response song structures.

A premium, cohesive collection of beautifully designed spiritual and religious reminders for daily, weekly, and seasonal practices, featuring high-contrast connected Arabic typography, elegant arches, and glowing celestial themes.

A deep dive into the photorealistic and abstract grid style of Chuck Close. Students explore his life story, master his concentric organic shape grid technique, and discover how to build optical illusion portraits.

A foundational art lesson exploring the seven core principles of design—Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, and Unity—through visual vocabulary and printable word wall cards.

A dynamic lesson on non-verbal communication with two paths: a challenging 'Mime Master' level for older students and a simplified 'Lunch Bunch' version designed for 2nd grade social-emotional learning and casual play.

A comprehensive assessment covering foundational piano concepts for beginner students, including posture, notation, rhythms, and basic theory.

An advanced lesson on information literacy, focusing on distinguishing between facts and opinions and performing basic research 'missions' within the library.

A dedicated lesson on the physical care of books and library etiquette. Students take the 'Guardian Oath' and learn to protect library treasures from 'The Enemies of the Book' while mastering the use of shelf markers.

Students explore the theme of 'Blooming' through a collaborative grid mural project, where each individual piece contributes to a larger-than-life garden masterpiece for a retiring teacher.

Explore the history and technique of soft pastels through the lens of Edgar Degas and the Impressionists, featuring a hands-on layering activity using paper cutouts.

A hands-on introductory lesson to the traditional art of coil basketry using paper coils and yarn. Students master the rhythmic technique of wrapping and stitching to create a functional, decorative vessel.

A collaborative art project where students navigate financial constraints to create high-quality mixed media sculptures, mimicking real-world commission and grant structures.

A practical and humorous script where characters use the STEP problem-solving method to navigate a playground disagreement.

Inspired by the themes of 'Love That Dog', students perform a script about discovering the power and freedom of writing poetry.

A readers theater script featuring an armadillo, a springbok, and a monarch butterfly demonstrating their unique survival strategies.

Students explore the different parts of the human brain and how they work together to control thoughts, feelings, and movements through a fun performance script.

A project-based lesson where students design a community seal inspired by Montana's tribal traditions, focusing on visual identity and symbolic storytelling.

Students examine Red Skelton's later life, including his painting and his "Pledge of Allegiance" recording. The lesson concludes with creative activities where students design their own magazine covers and write scripts.

An in-depth look at Red Skelton's radio and television career, focusing on his creation of iconic characters like Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader. Students analyze character traits and performance styles.

Students explore Red Skelton's early childhood in Vincennes, Indiana, and his rise through the circus and vaudeville circuits. The lesson focuses on historical context and biographical details.